Find that the subject project is Categorically Exempt
(Class 1) from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines.

2.

Approve plans and specifications for the Hall of
Administration 5th Floor Security and Access Project as filed at the office
of OC Public Works/OC Facilities, a copy of which is also on file at the
Clerk of the Board's Office.

3.

Authorize the Director of OC Public Works or his
designee to sign the plans and specifications for the County.

4.

Authorize the Clerk of the Board to advertise the
project for bids with a bid opening date of October 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

SUMMARY:

Approval of the plans and specifications for the Security
and Access Project at the Hall of Administration 5th floor lobby and
authorization to advertise the project for bids will support providing the
public with more direct access to the emergency exit stairwells and support
compliance with the Santa Ana Fire Department Inspection Report.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

This project is in response to a Santa Ana Fire
Department Inspection Report notice that was issued in January 2007 regarding
improving stairwell access for emergency egress. Compliance was achieved on an
interim basis through temporary changes to access routes. The proposed project
will implement a permanent solution to this issue and provide better egress
access, security, and space utilization of the 5th floor lobby.

The permanent solution developed by Wayne Siu
Architects provides the remodel of the doors, partitions, and receptionist area
in the lobby.The remodel work will be
conducted during non-business hours.The estimated project cost is $455,000.

The project will provide the public with unrestricted
access to the emergency stairwell exits on each side of the lobby.The controlled access security doors and
reception desk will be relocated to provide safer public access.

Compliance with CEQA:The subject project is Categorically Exempt
(Class 1) from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
guidelines.